The Evolution of Composites Testing

In insights from industry, Ian McEnteggart, Composites Manager, talks to AZoM about key processes in today’s composites testing world and how they are transforming the application for composites. Ian shares the value of unique testing methods, specialized instrumentation, and meeting national standards.

Instron equipment is widely used for testing composites, able to perform over 100 different test types on composite materials.

Ian has been contributing to Instron for over thirty years and specializes in this growing market. He holds a degree in physics from the University of Birmingham and a diploma in systems engineering. His background boasts of designing materials testing systems, developing international standards, and being published worldwide.